Sweedie the Swatter

Mrs. Highstrung's maid leaves her at a very inopportune time, as she has just received a telegram from some friends that they will arrive in the city in time for luncheon. Jim, the hired man, tells her of a good Swedish cook and Mrs. Highstrung sends him post haste after her.

Cast

Wallace Beery

as Sweedie (a Swedish maid)

Leo White

Ben Turpin

Eddie Redway

as Jim, the hired man

Agnes Gilmore

as Mrs. Highstrung

Ruth Hennessy

as Her Daughter

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